Marvel/DC: Create-A-Superteam - Timewarp Revival

[Kalyx triaD]

Say you're some multidimensional recruiter, Nick Fury/Amanda Waller or an uber-godly scale, and it's your job to put together a team of superheroes tough enough to face Darkseid - managed to nab the Infinity Gems, and somehow subjugated Unicron from Transformers into a pet. Oh, and he acquired the Foot Clan in a game of poker.

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No pressure.

So across the universes of Marvel and DC you shall summon a team of five worthy of this threat. Be sure to highlight the leader. No you cannot choose from the Hasbro universe, despite there being Unicron. His inclusion was to raise the threat level, not to have Snake Eyes riding Bumblebee in a few teams (awesome as that sounds).

Go.

[Lock Jaw]

Do we have a set team number? Otherwise I could theoretically create a Legion of Super-Heroes sized team.

[Kalyx triaD]

Let's go with a 5. Forces hard decisions, I think. Thanks for the detail.

[Lock Jaw]

Five people? To take on all that? Let me think on this.

[Skippord]

good thread idea

[Nark Order]

Can we use Phoenix or are we going to argue whether she can be controlled or not?

[Kalyx triaD]

Well if "She can't control it" I think that kinda bans her outright.

...She eats stars.

[Kalyx triaD]

Certain character can be debated, but I think we'll all behave on this front.

For me, this is harder than I thought making the thread. Gonna need time.

[Kalyx triaD]

ATTENTION:

Removed Image Comics universe to streamline the already massive choice list. You guys cool with that?

[Kalyx triaD]

Added Foot Clan to the looming threat. Add some 'street level' goons other than Parademons.

[dronepool]

The Silver Surfer
Superman (Leader)
Wonder Woman
Mister Fantastic
Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)

[Kalyx triaD]

The Silver Surfer
Superman
Wonder Woman
Mister Fantastic
Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)

Who's leader?

[dronepool]

Supes.

[Lock Jaw]

Ok. Here we go.

1:

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Superman (Clark Kent/Kal-El)

As if there was any doubt that Superman had to be on this team. Veritable powerhouse. Flight, speed, strength, invulnerability, all sorts of vision powers... and myriad other powers depending on which era of comic books you take him from. Hopefully the one where he had Super-Ventriloquism, as I could see that being a key factor in the fight.

He will never stop fighting. He will never give up. He will inspire those around him to hope, and to push themselves as much as he pushes himself. Even in the darkest hour of this ordeal, he will be the shining beacon of light.

2 (Team Leader):

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The Black Panther (T'Challa)

Every team needs its master strategist/tactician. The Black Panther is pretty much Marvel's Batman. Except instead of being borderline psychotic/paranoid, he is the King of Wakanda, the most technologically advanced country in the Marvel Universe, which in itself is presented as having a higher level of tech than DC to begin with.

Master of martial arts, one of the smartest men on the planet, with the resources and strength of an entire nation behind him if need be.

3:

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Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz)

The ability to psychically coordinate your forces via telepathic link is invaluable. Out of all the psychics in the comic book worlds.... might as well go for the one who is also insanely powerful.

Flight, strength, invulnerability, psychic powers, intangibility, martian vision powers, and shape shifting. Yeah. Not a bad guy to have on your team. The fact that he has already witnessed his homeworld being ravaged of its populace should also provide extra motivation for him.

4:

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Thor

A second powerhouse is just what this team needs. This would actually be the third powerhouse, but I imagine Martian Manhunter keeping back and working with Black Panther while Thor and Superman just pound the shit out of things.

Not much to say about this pick. The God of Thunder.

5:

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The Atom (Ray Palmer)

Kind of a dark horse pick here... but even the smallest person can make a difference. I really feel like Ray Palmer would be able to literally fight this battle on a whole different level.

With his size changing abilities, he can shrink down to subatomic levels. He can sneak just about anywhere, especially with the grand stage/ego of the villains. They won't be looking for someone so small.

Oh yeah, Ray is also a scientific genius. Not Reed Richards level or anything, but he is pretty smart.

I feel like while Supes and Thor are pounding shit and saving people, Black Panther, Martian Manhunter, and The Atom will be enacting the plan to put an end to this (or give Supes and Thor an opening to end it or something)

And thus goes my team.

[Fignuts]

Batman.

You don't need anyone else.

[Nark Order]

1:

The Swamp Thing
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I was unclear whether this fight would take place on the soil of the earth or not but since you added clan soldiers, I'll assume that at least part of the battle will take place on Earth. Swamp Thing is the master of the green and is in tune with everything that is happening in nature at all times. If there is something troubling the mother earth, he is the first one to know. Not only that, but he can send his consciousness into the green and basically transport anywhere on the planet that has an abundance of plant life, so he'll be able to deal with problems rather quickly. And then, of course, there's that thing where he, you know, controls all that is green on the planet and can use it to his liking. Swamp Thing can play scout, offense, and defense in this battle, making him a "shoo in," in my eyes.

2:

Magneto
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Magneto is the master of magnetism and one of the most powerful mutants on the planet. While he doesn't always work well in groups, if the fate of civilization or mutant-kind is on the line, he's in. It seems like there will be a considerable need for magnetism in this fight, seeing that there is so much metal involved. Magneto can not only be a powerful offensive force, but he can make powerful fore fields that can aid and defend his teammates in battle. Magneto is a no brainer to me in this battle.

3: (Leader)

Tony Stark/Iron Man
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This battle isn't going to be won without some creative knowhow and without some serious technological firepower here. Tony Stark can provide his team with some pretty heinous hardware to help combat the forces of evil. On top of being a genius, Tony Stark also can man the Iron Man suit and wreak some serious havok. Between Stark being a genius, a man with unlimited resources, and a powerful superhero... he's almost a must.


4:

Shadowcat aka Kitty Pryde
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Alright, let me explain. You're probably wondering if I know what the fuck I'm talking about here, but I'm serious. For the mission it definitely seems like Infiltration will almost be a must and there is nobody better for it then Kitty. She can phase through matter which means that she can't be hit and she can literally go anywhere she fucking wants all the time. There is nothing stopping her from infiltrating an area and doing some serious damage. Not only that, but she can use her powers with others to help them infiltrate areas as well. Between her and Magneto, they could really fuck the Unicrons's day up big time. It doesn't really matter that she has limited fighting skills because she never really has to fight. Her job is to obtain objects, hit switches, get people in and out, etc. If she does her job correctly, she could be the difference between a win and a loss.


5:

Superman
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I really wanted to do this without the help of Superman, and maybe it could be done, but it's just pretty silly not to utilize him. He's the most powerful superhero maybe ever. He can fight up close, from far away, and he has very few weaknesses. Superman can fight this battle wherever it decides to go and he can fight non-stop for a month if he had to. He's lightning quick, he has laser vision, he can lift anything he wants... come on. It's a forgone conclusion

[Kalyx triaD]

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Unicron looms, Darkseid commands him to begin drilling Hellspores on Earth.

Thor (leader) - We're dealing with a New God, who has no consideration for life in the universe. This team will be lead by a god who learned to value life technically inferior to his own. After seeing how Darkseid would abuse his power and one of the treasures of Odin's Vault, Thor would surely have words with thee.

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Who will fight with the Son of Odin?

Green Lantern Hal - Intergalactic threats are not new to a Green Lantern, and this team needs a major boost of willpower in the form of Hal Jordan. I'm going with this particular version of Hal for tonal diversity, somebody's gonna need to crack a joke in the few silent moments the team will have. Him and another.

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Do we a have a dump big enough for a dead planet?

Ghost Rider Blaze - So a bunch of Foot Clan are presumably driving around in Decepticlone vehicles provided by Unicron. Who needs to get on the road and cash in the rap sheets of all of those ninja punks? You're damn right. The Rider can possess vehicles with hellfire to make it his own, what happens if he infects a Decepticlone?

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Come to me, machine, and pay the price.

Spider-Man - Back in New York, street punk ninjas arrive via space bridges. Seemingly there to riot and keep forces busy, Peter Parker decides to be responsible with all that great power of his. Perhaps he can enter a space bridge before it closes and infiltrate Unicron's body...

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You are totally infringing on the mask, fellas.

Superman - Thor knows a thing or two about godlike power, but there's somebody who as a personal investment in this battle. For years Superman had to watch as Darkseid tried to ruin the universe. For this event, he'd gladly relinquish the leadership role if it means focusing on getting that gauntlet off of Darkseid and beating his face in. Thor needs another heavy hitter, and someone who knows how Darkseid works. Clark is here to help.

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I'm inside, I'll get Peter to the core.

And what happens next, plays out in your heads.

[Kalyx triaD]

Totally marking out at these teams.

LOL at Superman.

[Nark Order]

It would be pretty fucking irresponsible not to put Superman on the team, that's the problem. He probably should've been banned.

[Kalyx triaD]

Not that he's too powerful, but yeah he's a 'go-to' for sure.

[CSL]

1-5: Nightwing

[Lock Jaw]

I didn't even put Superman on my team for his power. Could have put some other shit powerful dude there. Put him there for what he means, and the inspiration and hope he brings.

Also, because I am a Superman mark.

Also, just thought right now that I could have technically used Hank Pym instead of The Atom. Hank Pym is smarter. He is kind of a douchebag though, even when he isn't beating his wife. You know what? Screw him. I'll stick with The Atom. No douches on my team.

[Fignuts]

Alright I'll do it for real.

(Leader)
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1. Adam Warlock
Intimate knowledge of the infinity gems and how to thwart those who seek to abuse them. Plus he's pretty powerful in his own right.

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2. Galactus
Another reason why Warlock is leader. Adam has convinced Galactus to fight alongside him against the threat of the gauntlet before. I see no reason why he can't do it again. That's Unicron taken care of, right there.

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3. Mister Fantastic
Probably the smartest hero in the marvel universe. Together, with Adam, they can figure out a way to get the Gauntlet off of Darkseid. Way I see it, powerhouses are useless until you get the gauntlet away from Darkseid.

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4. Thanos
Thanos is the total package for the battle against Darkseid. Like warlock, he has a wealth of experience with the gauntlet. He's as intelligent, if not more so than Richards. He has the power to possibly beat Darkseid one on one in combat after the gauntlet is taken care of. And he'll at least have help from Adam and richards, so it's a lock.

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5. Squirrel Girl
She's beaten Thanos and Doctor Doom. Bunch of teenage ninja wannabes should be pretty simple.


Now you might say this team is bunk because those characters would never team up, but when it comes to the infinite gauntlet, they would, and they actually have. That's why I kept it marvel. The Gauntlet might be the most powerful thing in all of comics, Marvel or DC. You'll get some strange bedfellows, with that kind of threat.

[Kalyx triaD]

You gonna trust Thanos in a battle where the gauntlet might be free to obtain for a moment?

[Fignuts]

Read The Infinity Gauntlet.

He doesn't want it.

[Fignuts]

He has on several occasions since then, aided the heroes from keeping it from others.

I've read EVERYTHING concerning the soul gems and the gauntlet. My team was picked as soon as you involved the thing.

[Kalyx triaD]

Still wouldn't trust him. In fact your team's a bigger threat than Darkseid/Unicron/Foot Clan. Some fragile psyche's there.

[Kalyx triaD]

You're insane, friend.

[Fignuts]

Desperate times...

Thanos does, have a sort of code of honor. Plus, over the years, he and Adam Warlock have developed something that actually resembles a friendship.

Besides there is nothing to gain from any sort of betrayal. Neither Adam or Thanos wants the gauntlet anymore. The Magus was taken care of already, so no need to worry about that. Galactus wouldn't care about anything else but getting the gauntlet off of darkseid and eating unicron.

These guys, while a huge threat in any other situation, have no reason to do anything but destroy darkseid here.

Except for squirrel girl. Total loose cannon that one.

[Fignuts]

When it comes to marvel's cosmic shenannigans, I know my shit. The universe will just have to trust me.

[dronepool]

Can I trust good ol' Doom? I'd totally draft him. At least he wouldn't destroy the universe.

[Kalyx triaD]

Depends.

[Fignuts]

Dr. Doom WOULD betray your team for the gauntlet.

Thanos may be evil, but as I said, he has a code. More importantly, he's had enough experience with all powerful objects to know that coveting them often leads to ruin.

Doom, not so much. He's still a bastard.

[Fignuts]

Which reminds me, I need to read the conclusion of Children's Crusade. think it's out now.

[dronepool]

BTW This happens in FF #16

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[Fignuts]

Yeah, totally trustworthy.

[Fignuts]

Oh yeah Narc, I totally forgot to recommend Future Foundation to you. Right up there with X-Force as one of my favorite books right now.

Even if you don't like FF, check it out. I never cared for them at all, tbh, but this is really good stuff.

[dronepool]

Still better than Darkseid :) Besides he's on the Future Foundation, But I know his ego is too big to fully trust despite some honor. Truth be told I'd just like to read his read character be involved.

[Skippord]

alright I am not as good of a nerd as some of you people but this is my team, gonna try and keep Superman out of it

Captain America - Leader
Batman
Hulk
Thor
Black Panther

really had to fight myself to not include any X-Men

[Fignuts]

Outside of Magneto or Phoenix, x-men would be pretty useless.

Even Magneto doesn't really have the power to much damage to unicron. Would need some way to amplify his power, tremendously.

So good choice. Hope this geekxplanation has been helpful.

[Kalyx triaD]

He has a Hulk.

[Skippord]

I debated putting Bishop on the team, because he is awesome but then I didn't

[Nark Order]

Outside of Magneto or Phoenix, x-men would be pretty useless.

Even Magneto doesn't really have the power to much damage to unicron. Would need some way to amplify his power, tremendously.

So good choice. Hope this geekxplanation has been helpful.

Yeah, I figured he'd probably need some sort of help or amplification. But I figured if Kitty could get him into the core of it somehow, he could really fuck some shit up.

[Fignuts]

Does Unicron even have a vulnerable "core"? I'm no transformers buff. Kalyx would know.

[Fignuts]

I debated putting Bishop on the team, because he is awesome but then I didn't

Evil Bishop is even more awesome.

[Nark Order]

I was trying to think outside the box a bit but I decided to decline some of my other picks. I wanted to include Norman Osborn but I didn't know if it would be cheating since he would quite obviously use all of H.A.M.M.E.R. Also, he is a fucking lunatic so trust could be a problem. Fun game though.

Figgy, I was debating whether to start on FF cause I'm already reading so many series but I think I'll probably do it now. I almost did it the other day but then got distracted.

[Kalyx triaD]

Does Unicron even have a vulnerable "core"? I'm no transformers buff. Kalyx would know.

He has a Transformation Cog and a central nervous system like every other Transformer, but it's not as easy as pulling a plug.

- He's about as large as the Earth itself, giving him a surface area requiring a map to traverse.
- That makes running around inside him more difficult, as you would need to know where you're going.
- Also, Unicron has powerful anti-body measures that include scissored tentacles that chase you down.
- A molten iron digestive system for those unfortunate enough to be caught.
- A cooling system that's more or less oceans of water that can flood you at will.
- Decepticlone minions created and sent after your ass at will, inside or on his surface.

- Push come to shove, which is likely with these teams, he can of course transform into a humanoid form that gives him added mobility to tear shit up or face somebody that can somehow go toe to toe with him (very few characters in fiction can). Unicron's a big deal.

And the Foot Clan are probably running around in there eating pizza and shit.

[Nark Order]

Well fuck. Yeah. I'm going to need some sort of amplification for Magneto if that's going to work. Should have Stark try to figure that out. I would've been better off trying to temporarily control Phoenix with nanites or some shit.

[Kalyx triaD]

Then deal with a pissed off Phoenix (who will likely be an unstable child soon) after that? Nah.

Team splits: Three deal with Unicron's insides, two deal with Darkseid and the gauntlet.

[dronepool]

I'm having another go at this- without Clark Kent.

The Beyonder
Mister Fantastic
Black Panther
Nightwing
The Sentry

Can you say... BLITZ?

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[LuigiD]

I can't believe no one has picked cap as leader!


[B]
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1. Captain America-Leader
Captain America has led the Avengers through the thick and the thin. I am convinced that the leadership of this man is the equivalent of having an 8 ball that is always right. While he would not stand a chance against the enemy proposed int his scenario alone, I am convinced his master strategic planning would be essential for defeating Darkseid.

2. Heavy hitter- Superman
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I really can't add anything else to this. Everyone has said why Superman is a fundamental part of this team.

3. Stealth operations and research- Batman
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I feel like the Dark Knight is the king of stealth and research. The man is the McGyver of the comic book world and can figure out how to defeat anyone. I am sure he would be able to come up with a tool or a distraction big enough to get Darkseids attention.

4. Thor-blaster
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While I feel that Supes has it all when it comes to defense and raw power, Thor wins when it comes to blast power. A god would be essential for the defeat of Darkseid. Hopefully with his connection to the immortal world, he would be able to find some more avantgarde methods.

5. Loki- the setup
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Loki is the one character that can trick even the purest of the pure. I am sure he could weasel his way close enough to Darkseid to learn his weak spots. While having Loki and Thor in the same team might seem insane, Loki has shown a sense of rationality in the past when it comes to competing with bigger threats. After all, he is the one who deserves to kill Thor, not Darkseid.

[Skippord]

alright I am not as good of a nerd as some of you people but this is my team, gonna try and keep Superman out of it

Captain America - Leader
Batman
Hulk
Thor
Black Panther

really had to fight myself to not include any X-Men
*ahem*

[Skippord]

I also debated Mr. Fantastic being on my team, but I fucking hate him

[Hanso Amore]

Hot Thread for real. Fun idea.

Now I am nowhere near as versed on these subjects as you guys, so take it easy on me if my plans come out retarded.

Team Leader: Just to make this more interesting, this team is put together by my Favorite character - Cable. Cable Comes back from a future destroyed by Darkseid. He brings with him knowledge of the fight and enemy that he uses to recruit a team and prepare them for the coming war.

Muscle: OH ITS THE JUGGERNAUT BITCH. Another of my favorites. The Irresistible Force provides physical power for this team. The idea of Jugs whipping through the foot clan, and then getting loose within Unicron and laying waste to his innards appeals to me. Jugs tearing through wall after wall, disabling the Cron from the inside whilst his team works their magic seems like a good plan to me.

Stealth: Keeping in the trend of my favorites...Gambit. The Former Thief provides and ability to sneak, steal, coerce and Con any forces of Darkseid. he will also provide witty commentary and decent firepower.

Major Firepower: Franklin Richards. Much like Goku and Gohan, we will find our salvation in the power of a child. Franklin Richards is by far the most powerful mutant and is on par with the Celestial beings. His ability to Warp Reality and Even Molecules will allow the destruction of Unicron, and combat with Darkseid. Though his powers will need to be unlocked through tragedy. Yes, we need him to go Super Saiyan 2. Worst case scenario, with a loss he can still create us a new reality to live in.

Wild Card: Once again the all powerful Galactus comes forth to protect the Galaxy from the Infinity Gauntlet. Even he knows the dangers of allowing a being to have the powers that Darkseid now possesses. This war cannot be won without him, but the fear is at what cost? After Darkseid is defeated, are we just leaving ourselves open to defeat by our former team-mate.

[Kalyx triaD]

Earth would be weak after Unicron and Darkseid are done with it, Galactus may take the pie.

[ClockShot]

Hmmm. Fun game, I'll play.

#1 http://www.worldofsuperheroes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/free-batman-online-games.jpg

Batman: Team Leader. I need a guy whose seen the worst of the worse. And when you tangled with The Joker, Raz al'Ghul, Mr. Freeze, and the Scarecrow, just to name a few, you're man enough to lead this superteam. I would have picked Tony Stark, but seeing as how he's running S.H.I.E.L.D after the Civil War and got an ego the size of New York, Bruce Wayne and his tech and resources were a much safer bet.

#2 http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel//universe3zx/images/e/e3/DoctorStrange%28Steven%29_Head.jpg (http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel//universe3zx/images/e/e3/DoctorStrange%28Steven%29_Head.jpg)

Doctor Strange: Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, Superteam Swingman Extrordinaire. During the Marvel Civil War, 2 factions went neutral and wanted nothing to do it the bullshit. The X-Men were 1, and Doctor Strange was the other. I mean come on, who wants to mess with a guy who knows EVERY magic trick in the book. When the planet is in danger, the Doctor is always on call. Healer (former surgeon BTW), magical damage dealer, the man can do it all. Leave your arrogance at home.

#3 http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel//universe3zx/images/thumb/f/f8/SpiderMan0001.jpg/395px-SpiderMan0001.jpg (http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel//universe3zx/images/f/f8/SpiderMan0001.jpg)

Spider-Man. Infiltrator, back-up genius. Why go to battle with 1 Knight of New York when you can have 2? Sure, the man has been in a slump since he made that deal with the Devil. He wouldn't work for Stark since he's sorta to blame for him going public. And he and Strange are buddies. And I'm not sure where is mind will be in this battle. But I believe his battle will put him back on track to the Peter Parker we all know and love. When the time comes, Strange will open a portal inside Unicron and Peter Parker will be inside putting his scientific know-how to good use and putting down Unicron for good.

#4
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Black Bolt: Paul Muad'Dib Atreides' worse nightmare, Heavy hi.......speaker. I went with one of the few unknown bad boys in the Marvel universe to recruit because everyone would be expecting Superman, Thor, Hulk, Juggernaut, etc. to bring the pain. But Black Bolt would not only lay down a few punches, he could kill with a whisper. Hell even a mutter could probably blow your ear drums and scramble your brain. Strange could call him up since they're Illuminati members, and you know they're all together to make sure Earth doesn't go too crazy while on their watch. Darkseid won't know what hit him.

#5 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/69/Greenlantern.PNG (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/69/Greenlantern.PNG)

Hal Jordan AKA Green Lantern: X-Factor. I believe in equality. And since I'm not gonna have a stock team of Marvel players follow a DC general, I'm gonna keep this team balanced and in unified. The Lantern is for all intents and purposes, a space cop. And I want him on the streets when the foot clan are causing mayhem. With the power of will and wisecracks on his side, Shredder's goons are no match for the first human Green Lantern. And if things get hairy, he could always send out the signal for the rest of the Corps. to back him up.

[Fignuts]

Earth would be weak after Unicron and Darkseid are done with it, Galactus may take the pie.

I think modern day Galactus would leave earth alone. The amount of times that earth's superheroes have aided the universe wouldn't be lost on Galactus. He'd have to realize it's too important to consume.


You want to talk unstable? Check dronepool's new picks.

The Sentry AND The Beyonder? Good luck with that.

[El Fangel]

1) Batman (Leader) - Brilliant tactical mind, incredible wealth and an arsenal of gadgets and devices that could aid in the fight.

2) Juggernaut - You need brute force when dealing with brute force and also to defend the team, in particular the next pick

3) Leech - Since Juggernaut is not a mutant, Leech doesn't affect him. He protects him and gets him close enough to Darkseid to drain his powers.

4) Iron Man - His ability to fly and deal heavy damage from above and as with Batman, his wealth and arsenal.

5) The Flash - Incredible speed to be used for distraction and blindsides.

[Fignuts]

Darkseid isn't a mutant either.

[El Fangel]

I learned two things today, what Fignuts just said and that its Dark Side not Dark Seed

[Kalyx triaD]

Interestingly enough, lack of The Wolverine.

[El Fangel]

How would he be used?

[Fignuts]

He could fight the foot clan, but that's about it.

[El Fangel]

I suppose if latched on to he could deal some damage to Onicron

[Lock Jaw]

Throw him at Darkseid, who would be so amused by the ability to continually mutilate and cut pieces off of him, that he'll be too distracted to notice what the rest of the team is up to.

[Reavant]

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/1/12871/284677-75291_super.jpg

Spawn at his prime wiped out an entire word and recreated it without god or the devil and trapped those two in their own dimension.

http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel//universe3zx/images/thumb/3/38/ScarletWitch442.jpg/406px-ScarletWitch442.jpg

her powers evolved giving her the mutant ability to alter reality on a vast scale by way of magicIn the House of M storyline, Wanda showed that she could fly, transform people and matter, fire powerful beams of magic, and disable other mutants abilities. She could also bring the dead back to life.

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/10/101137/2186788-superman_alex_ross.jpg

Its fuckin superman (leader)


http://images.wikia.com/marveldatabase/images/c/c5/Uncanny_X-Men_Vol_1_543_Textless.jpg

Colossus with all of his normal powers with the power of the juggernaut on top of that... nuf said


http://images2.fanpop.com/images/quiz/133000/133830_1233365580465_470_273.jpg

GIANT BLUE DICK FOR THE WIN!

[Fignuts]

Spawn wouldn't even need his powers. He could just bore Darkseid to death with endless text.

[Reavant]

haterrrr

[Fignuts]

Not a bad book. Quite good at times, actually.

I've just never read another book that had as much needless exposition.

[Hanso Amore]

So wait, how is Colossus and Juggernaught combined? Anyone fill me in?

[Reavant]

So wait, how is Colossus and Juggernaught combined? Anyone fill me in?

During Fear Itself, The original Juggernaut, who was one of the Serpents Worthy, was heading towards Utopia and nothing could stop him. The plan was for Colossus' sister to travel to the Crimson Cosmos to tell Cyttorak that his host was a servant to another god. Colossus would not let his sister go alone. When Cyttorak heard the news, he was pissed and offered the power to the sister, but colossus, looking out for her, moved her out of the way and took the power for himself and was transported to earth where he then started to beat the living shit out of the original juggernaut until the serpent transported him away

[Kalyx triaD]

Spawn and Dr Manhattan?

[Nowhere Man]

Okay, let's give this a shot:

1: Team Leader:

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Superman

There really isn't any excuse not to have Superman on the team, other than that he's not as cool as Batman or Black Panther or whoever. But when the universe is on the line like it would be against the force we're talking about here, we want results over style and cool points for creativity, and there's no one who can bring results like Big Blue.

He's got the physical strength, speed, and energy projection to duke it out with anyone in either the DC or Marvel Universe and win more often than not. Just as important are his qualities of leadership and inspiration, the guy who can really rally the good guys even when things are looking bad, which set him above similar powerhouses like Sentry or Captain Marvel.

Not to mention he's the most visible target, and tough enough to handle just about any onslaught to keep the big bad guys busy while the rest of the team does their thing.

2:

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Reed Richards

Richards is a super-genius who goes pretty well unparalleled in either universe. I mean, they can go on and on about how awesome Batman is, but Richards whips up machines and equipment that makes the toys in the Batcave look like, well, toys. And dealing with something like a Gauntlet-wielding Darkseid, you're going to need someone who's used to creating stuff that rips the fabric of reality a new butthole.

3:

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Wonder Woman

I'm kind of surprised nobody has gone with Diana yet. Physically, she's on the same level as Superman, and armed with an arsenal of magically-enhanced weapons that would give her an advantage over even Clark, not to mention a lifetime of combat and strategic training among the Amazons, the most elite warriors on the planet. You send in Superman to take on Darkseid and a cosmic type to deal with Unicron, but when you want to single-handedly defeat an entire army like the Foot, there's really nobody better-equipped for it than Wonder Woman.

4:

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Nova

Speaking of a cosmic type to deal with Unicron, here's a good dark horse. A great cosmic-level hero, especially if he's in complete control of the Nova Force. At full power, he could manipulate gravity to the point where he could just whip up a few black holes to swallow the baddies whole, or at least in the case of Darkseid, slow him down enough for Superman to clean his clock.

5:

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The Flash

Rounding out the team is good ol' Barry, whose super-speed can be used to any number of effects that can seriously change the scope of the battle. Whether it's immobilizing the Foot Clan by the hundreds within the span of a second, wreaking havoc on Unicron from the inside, or in a real pinch, speeding through time via the Cosmic Treadmill to make sure Darkseid doesn't get the Infinity Gems in the first place, you really can't underestimate the usefulness of a guy who can move at the Speed of Light.

[Reavant]

Spawn and Dr Manhattan?

yup... if your looking for a superteam...

[dronepool]

Since this is batshit fun-

Gladiator (Kallark)
http://i43.tinypic.com/o89axl.jpg

Mister Fantastic
http://i42.tinypic.com/2zzkf84.jpg

Green Lantern Kyle
http://i44.tinypic.com/24quvs6.jpg

Moon Knight
http://i44.tinypic.com/5b1ul5.jpg


Thor
http://i39.tinypic.com/346ot9h.jpg

[Hanso Amore]

I wish I knew more about DC.

I had to Wikipedia Darkseid....

Not my cup o tea.

[Miotch]

Superman
Batman
Reed Richards
Iron Man

And the only one I'll give an explanation for as those 4 are fairly obvious.

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Jamie Madrox

What better way to fight a bunch of pajama wearing faggots?

[Kalyx triaD]

I guess you went with...

Multiple choice.

[Kalyx triaD]

Anybody who puts Iron Man and Batman on one team are asking for all sorts of hilarity.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Superman, Batman, Xavier, Spiderman, Wolverine

[Swiss Ultimate]

As far as explanations, Superman's godlike abilities, Batman's problem solving mind and tenacious abilities, Xavier's resource management skills and godlike mind powers, Spiderman's mind, strength and webbing (all good when we want the bad guy captured) and Wolverine's rage-fueled path of destruction (before Magneto sucked him dry).

Xavier's Coach
Superman's Team Captain
Batman and Wolverine work as infiltrators
Spiderman's the group science geek

Plus they all kick ass.

[Reavant]

Wolverine's rage-fueled path of destruction (before Magneto sucked him dry).
.

apocalypse put the adamantium back in him a long time ago

[Rammsteinmad]

1. http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/1494/107506-108430-mr-fantastic_super.jpg

Mr. Fantastic

In the leader role, I'd have Reed Richards. Arguably the smartest man in the Marvel universe and probably the DC Universe too, the man can pretty much invent something for any occasion. If brute force won't get the Infinity Gauntlet off of Darkseid, Richards will likely find a way using science. On top of that, he has a lot of experience fighting intergalactic threats such as Galactus, and his leadership skills have been perfected over the years of leading Marvel's First Family since the very beginning.

His powers won't help too much against the more bigger threats, but could easily help with the Foot, and ultimately it's his mind which is more of a threat to his enemies than his actual powers.

2. http://images.wikia.com/marveldatabase/images/e/e2/Scott_Summers_(Earth-616)_013.jpg

Cyclops

Pretty surprised nobody else has gone with Cyclops. If Reed Richards is the brains of this team, Scott Summer definitely serves in the 'field commander' role. His powers may not be as exciting or extravagant as others, but the man has unparalleled leadership skills and knowledge of battle strategies and tactics. He has fought and helped defeat some pretty heavy hitters, including Apocalypse, Onslaught, Dark Phoenix and Magneto, and has proven time and time again that he's not afraid to sacrifice himself if he has to.

One of the more noble and honorable heroes in the Marvel Universe, Cyclops has a strong sense of ethics that will make sure his team stay pure and do the right thing. His Optic Blasts may not be on the same level as Darkseid's Omega Beams, but he can still do incredible amounts of damage if he chooses to really cut loose, and will be a great addition if some firepower is needed for a long-distance attack.

3. http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/6/61810/1157582-dc_superman_800x600_super.jpg

Superman

Really doesn't need an explanation. Narc said it best, that it would be pretty irresponsible not to have Superman. Pretty much invincible, Superman is the true heavy hitter any team needs, and he could probably beat this entire threat by himself to be honest, so long as they don't have any Kryptonite.

4. http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/5230/874517-76012_127024_thor_super_super.jpg

Thor

Another powerhouse for the team, Thor is the freakin' God of Thunder and should have a place on any team. Possessing beyond-human strength, there are few heroes in the Marvel Universe who can go toe-to-toe with someone like the Hulk, but Thor is one of them. Thor can use his hammer, Mjolnir, to pretty much do anything. Long-distance attacks and close combat is no problem, he can conjure up storms and some pretty fucking powerful blasts.

Like Superman, Thor has superhuman stamina and endurance, and can fight for months at a time without rest, if he has to. He may sometimes be brash and arrogant and feel his priorities lie with business in Asgard, but if the chips are down Thor wil rise to the occasion and do what needs to be done.

In addition, Thor isn't afraid to kill if he has to, so if it came to that, Thor can be relied upon to not shy away from getting blood on his hands. And in an absolute emergency, if the team need the ultimate destructive force to get the job done, Thor can always rely on his combat skills and strength whilst giving Mjolnir to Superman, so he can fuck shit up.

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5. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20071211030814/marveldatabase/images/f/fd/Peter_Parker_(Earth-616)_0005_Fan_Art.jpg

Spider-Man

And the final member of my team would be Spider-Man, arguably one of the most well-rounded heroes for any team. With super-strength, speed, agility and reflexes, it's his Spider-Sense which will likely be the best asset to this team, warning them of any approaching danger, and possibly helping him if he had to go one-on-one with Darkseid (hell, he's survived one-on-one encounters with the Hulk).

He can easily be called upon for any stealth missions, and his webbing will come in handy for many cases, most notably if prisoners are needed. He has scientific skills pretty near to the level of Reed Richards, so he will be a huge help in that department if he has to be, and (maybe I'm stretching here), but his constant banter has always helped him distract or agitate foes, causing them to make mistakes.

Spider-Man may not be the ideal choice for intergalactic threats, but his pure will-power and never-say-die attitude, along with his strong morals, has helped him single-handedly defeat some of the most beloved (or hated) villains in comics, including Dr. Octopus, Green Goblin, Venom, Carnage and Morlun, and he survived the entire Clone Saga and managed to come out of it relatively sane, proving this is someone who can be trusted with the safety of the planet.

[Kalyx triaD]

Superman plus Thor's hammer is probably the answer to all of this, really.

Neat idea for a thread actually.

[Rammsteinmad]

Yeah, that post took me about an hour, but it was fun.

This thread should have been done without Superman though, as someone else suggested.

[Kalyx triaD]

If I added that Unicron's Energon was somehow emitting the same radiation as Kryptonite 90% of the teams would need a new member.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Until Green Lanter made a giant liquid lead shield...I'm sure someone had GL on their team.

[Kalyx triaD]

I don't think a GL can create constructs of known materials.

[Nowhere Man]

Well, it's not like Superman doesn't know how to fight Kryptonite-wielding villains too. I mean, one of his biggest recurring enemies is Metallo, who's usually all about shooting Kryptonite laser beams and stuff. It'd definitely make the fight an awful lot harder, but Kal wouldn't immediately be boned just because the bad guys have a chunk of K with them.

EDIT: And on top of that, Kryptonite really isn't all it's cracked up to be. Supes has muscled through K-poisoning countless times. He's been shot with K-bullets, stabbed with K-blades, blasted with K-lasers--hell, at one point he was strapped to a Kryptonite chair and had a nuke dropped on his head--and still came back for more. And that's after being de-powered Post-Crisis. You're much better off using magic or screwing with his powers via red-sun radiation than relying on Kryptonite to take him out.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Vampires. I fucking hate vampires.

[El Fangel]

1) Juggernaut
2) Colossus
3) The Hulk
4) The Thing
5) Thor

Just to watch the savage beatings that would ensue.

[Swiss Ultimate]

They would destroy shit worse than the bad guys.

[Krimzon7]

These teams are great....for posing with American flags and after school specials. We need a motherfucking wetwork crew. Here ya go


Leader: Mr. Sinister his telekinetic abilities will help with coordination and he knows how to manipulate the masses.

Muscle: apocalypse. Darkseid is fucked

The foot clan stands no chance with Hush snapping necks and cashing checks

Omicron is gonna go down. Who's gonna do it? Well Black Adam is gonna fuck all of those oceans and lava pits and tentacles up whil apocalypse delivers the planet killing weapon that my nigga Forge invented.

[El Fangel]

TOAA

[/thread]

[dronepool]

Well, it's not like Superman doesn't know how to fight Kryptonite-wielding villains too. I mean, one of his biggest recurring enemies is Metallo, who's usually all about shooting Kryptonite laser beams and stuff. It'd definitely make the fight an awful lot harder, but Kal wouldn't immediately be boned just because the bad guys have a chunk of K with them.

EDIT: And on top of that, Kryptonite really isn't all it's cracked up to be. Supes has muscled through K-poisoning countless times. He's been shot with K-bullets, stabbed with K-blades, blasted with K-lasers--hell, at one point he was strapped to a Kryptonite chair and had a nuke dropped on his head--and still came back for more. And that's after being de-powered Post-Crisis. You're much better off using magic or screwing with his powers via red-sun radiation than relying on Kryptonite to take him out.


If you don't want Superman in the mix, simple!!!

Darkseid knows Clark. He has all the power in the universe. He can "turn" all the yellow stars into red stars and bam, Superman is better off staying in his fortress of solitude for this one.

[Lock Jaw]

OH NO! Darkseid, as his first act with the Infinity Gauntlet, warped reality to get rid of ALL HEROES! What do we do?



1 ("Team Leader"):

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/3/36309/832868-lex_luthor_super.jpg
Lex Luthor

Lex Luthor is the perfect man to bring together a squad of unstable egomaniacs/villains with the power to stop Darkseid. Of course, he'll be planning all along to get the power for himself.

He is rational enough to carry out this task without playing his hand too soon. He is one of the smartest men in either world. He has abundant technology and resources at his command.

2:

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/2/83087-66582-ras-al-ghul.jpg
Ra's Al Ghul

Lex reaches out to Ra's, knowing he must get a hold of things on Earth first. He knows he can't trust Ra's, and Ra's will be making his own move for power eventually...

But in the meantime, Ra's brings with him another vast empire, master strategic planning... and a League of Assassins that is more than capable of taking care of The Foot Clan.

3:

http://talkingbollocks.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/abomination69903363151.jpg
The Abomination (Emil Blonsky)

Pure raw strength, with a military background. He should be fairly easy to manipulate for Lex and Ra's, but both think him not a threat to their own powers of mind and resources.

They convince him to join and throw him at Darkseid. He probably can't beat Darkseid, but could be a heck of a distraction.

4:

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/6535/1305372-enchantress_large.jpg
The Enchantress

A magic user who seems somewhat more stable than other choices. By hook or by crook, she is on the team. Indispensable source of power, mobility, and magic knowledge. Could help deal with both Unicron and the Gauntlet.

Before getting her to the team, Lex will have to figure some way to disable her quickly, should she choose to stand in the way of him grabbing the power.

5:

http://netbrawl.com/uploads/23cf30570c3946d10c4486ee720d498b.jpg
The Cyborg Superman (Hank Henshaw)

Ok, ok, fine. I still got a Superman on the team. Sue me. Thing is, on top of most of Superman's powers, The Cyborg also has complete mastery over any machinery he interfaces with. Have Enchantress drop him into Unicron, and bam, that is it.

Also, Henshaw will most likely be easily bartered with. All he wants is for his existence to end, which Lex could make happen if he got The Gauntlet.



Of course, let us assume that once they do the work of wresting the Gauntlet from Darkseid, the heroes are immediately returned, and defeat the new team of villains before anything could be done.

[dronepool]

OH NO! Darkseid, as his first act with the Infinity Gauntlet, warped reality to get rid of ALL HEROES! What do we do?

Dr. Doom
http://i41.tinypic.com/nqcu4p.jpg

Because, fuck you it's Doom. Fuck the foot, he has Doombots while he's with the team.

Ra's Al Gaul
http://i43.tinypic.com/33trwut.jpg

What Lock Jaw said.

Deathstroke
http://i41.tinypic.com/eev55.jpg

Beat the JLA. The"serious Deadpool" with a weaker healing factor OF DC. Great fighter and strategist.


Black Adam
http://i44.tinypic.com/11bnuc9.jpg

Strong powerful motherfucker.

Molecule Man
http://i43.tinypic.com/vo8l93.jpg

As the Molecule Man, he has the psionic ability to manipulate all forms of matter on a subatomic level, and to manipulate all known forms of energy and to convert matter into energy or energy into matter, e.g.: the creation of powerful force fields and energy beams. He is able to manipulate some of the most powerful and most durable materials within the Marvel Universe including destroying and reforming Captain America's shield, Thor's enchanted hammer Mjolnir, and the Silver Surfer's surfboard.[17] During this time, Reece also destroyed Iron Man's armor but is unable to reform it at this time due to difficulty with understanding the complicated circuitry and technology. However, over time, Reece's skills have increased considerably, as shown during the Secret Wars mini-series. He can now manipulate complex pieces of technology with ease and can also open hyperspace portals, allowing him to travel at speeds much faster than light. As a result of the accident in which he gained his powers, the Molecule Man has a series of jagged scars radiating from the bridge of his nose in a lightning-like pattern. He can use his powers to conceal the scars at will.


That's why.

[Krimzon7]

These wet work teacups are awesome, almost could've been a spinoff thread. This shit is fun

[Kalyx triaD]

Perhaps a Suicide Squad/Thunderbolts deal, only it deals with a heist or assassination.

I just fear this Marvel/DC: Create-A-_____ thing may choke this forum with a third one so soon.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Hmm...all supervillains, huh?

http://www.uncannyxmen.net/images/crossover/onslaught07.jpg
Onslaught

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100623100143/x-men/images/a/aa/Dark_phoenix.jpg
Pheonix

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/3/39097/780799-610353_doomsday_super.jpg
Doomsday

http://images.wikia.com/superman/images/2/21/559505-brainiac04_super.jpg
Brainiac

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/7/75222/2225311-2105771_dr_doom01.jpg
Dr. Doom


Don't feel I need to explain these choices.

[Lock Jaw]

I am having way too much fun with this. Time for another one.

OH NO! Darkseid, as his first strike, has completely and utterly obliterated the planet Earth, and all those who live on it! Oh well.... guess the universe is screwed... OH WAIT!

1 (Team Leader):

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lib7rgxssF1qgmihpo1_500.jpg
Braniac 2 (Vril Dox)

By all accounts, Vril Dox is a manipulative douchebag. However, he does have the security of the universe in mind. Of course, if he has to do something deplorable to ensure the safety of the masses, by all means he will do it.

He is a super genius of the highest caliber. If anyone can devise a strategy to defeat Darkseid, it is him.

2:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/26/Nova1adigranov.jpg/250px-Nova1adigranov.jpg
Nova (Dick Rider)

I debated whether to put a Green Lantern on the team, but in the end, decided to go with Nova. Darkseid knows Green Lanterns. He knows what to expect. Nova would be something else. Plus, if he has the entire Nova Force inside him, he is pretty powerful.

Nova also has experience fighting in long drawn out wars (Annihilation), so he would be slightly more experienced if things got a bit drawn out and extended. All the wars the Green Lanterns have fought have been pretty quick ones.

Oh yeah, and he obviously was not on Earth at the time of destruction.

3:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d5/Comet_shanedavis.jpg
Captain Comet (Adam Blake)

Technically an Earthman, but has not lived on Earth in a very long time. Still would probably not like hearing the fate of his old home. Or that the universe is at risk.

He has a plethora of powers, especially if you take his older self (I used a picture of his younger self because he looks cooler). A mutant, he has unusually high IQ, telepathy, telekenetic abilities, sometimes some sort of clairvoyant sight, oh yeah, and the standard flight, strength, and invulnerability.

4:

http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/marvel//universe3zx/images/e/e9/Gladiator.jpg
Gladiator (Kallark)

This one kind of explains itself. Pretty much all the powers of Superman. Hinged on his confidence in himself. So, as long as Vril Dox can keep him confident, he is pretty much a no brainer to have on the team.

5:

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/10/104907/2125922-orion1.jpg
Orion

In hindsight, I am really surprised that no one has picked Orion. Darkseid's son. One of the only beings in the universe who can, and has, stood toe to toe with Darkseid on more than one occasion. In fact, he even killed him once.

Add that to the psychological factor of a father vs son battle. Darkseid might get so wrapped up in this personal combat, that he leaves himself open.

[Ermaximus]

I'd have to go with...

1) http://www.wallpapers10.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Captain-America.jpg
Captain America (Leader)

Who better to lead this super group and keep morale at a relative high? A super soldier of course.

2) http://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/216802-142830-iron-fist_super.jpg

Iron Fist

Well, that takes care of the pussy ass foot clan.

3)

http://onlyhdwallpapers.com/wallpaper/comics_black_cat_marvel_girls_desktop_1280x1024_wallpaper-108268.jpeg

Black Cat

Pretty sure she could snag the gauntlet while nobody was looking. Also pretty sure she wouldn't use it considering she's more or less an "antihero" than a villian.

4)

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/2/27967/784766-sentry_returns001_super.jpg

Sentry

The dude has the power of exploding suns for pete sake. Fuck you Unicron!

5)

http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/11100000/Raven-Widescreen-femme-fatales-11163816-1920-1200.jpg

Raven.

Just because. Also, not to be confused with Raven, now with bigger boobs and less jiggle.

[Kalyx triaD]

Add that to the psychological factor of a father vs son battle. Darkseid might get so wrapped up in this personal combat, that he leaves himself open.

Darkseid can build a mountain with the fucks he doesn't give about fighting his son.

[Lock Jaw]

I didn't mean in the "Oh no, I am fighting my son" kind of personal, but in the "HA! Puny Orion thinks he is better than me! Once and for all our conflict must end! The father must once and for all teach the son his better!"

[Swiss Ultimate]

Hmmm, I like the new scenario. Destroying all life on Earth, including Superman???

Not sure if I know enough aliens for that to work for me.

[Kalyx triaD]

GL Corps and Nova Corps, really. An army of superheroes.

[Skippord]

if we're going with supervillain teams I think I'll just go with Apocalypse and call it a day

[Swiss Ultimate]

I always thought of Darkseid and Apocalypse as the same character...

[Kalyx triaD]

No. Wiki.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Well, they're both these ancient beings with godlike powers that put even the best superheros to the test.

According to Wiki, Kal, Darkseid is basically a god while Apocalypse has forced people to worship him as one.

Dunno...always felt like Apocalypse was Marvel's answer to Darkseid. Reading the wikis does not alleviate me of that idea.

[Kalyx triaD]

I'll just leave it at that. I recognize that they are similar, the differences probably wouldn't interest you.

[Swiss Ultimate]

They definitely have their own personalities, but just looking at it from someone who read way more Marvel as a kid, this is something I've always felt.

[Kalyx triaD]

Cool.

[Nowhere Man]

Darkseid is more of a counterpart to Thanos than he would be to Apocalypse. Personality-wise they're similar, but power-wise, Darkseid is one of the most powerful beings in the entire DCU.

[dronepool]

And Apocalypse usually keeps getting beat (and reborn) by X-Men who aren't really on pair with cosmic-level powers. Apocalypse is powerful but Darkseid/Thanos are way more powerful.

[Nowhere Man]

I'd say a good DC counterpart for Apocalypse in terms of power would be somebody like Mongul. Someone who's still big and powerful enough for the heavy-hitters of the DCU to really struggle with in order to defeat, but nowhere near the reality-sundering level of Darkseid (well, pre-reboot Darkseid. So far New 52 'seid is fucking embarassing)


Anyway, getting back to the topic at hand. I skipped a round, so let me do the all-villains team first:

#1/Team Leader:

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Doctor Doom

Much like Superman on the heroes' team, there really isn't any viable excuse for Doom not to be there. He's extremely powerful with both technological and magical arsenals, a genius intellect to rival the greatest minds in either universe, and most importantly when facing such apocalyptic odds, a total god-complex that means he will never stop fighting to prove his superiority. And like Supes, he is pretty much the standard-bearer when it comes to supervillainy.

#2/Powerhouse:

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Black Adam

The heavy hitter of the team, Adam's got all the strength and speed of Superman, with none of the easily exploited weaknesses like Kryptonite or red sun (or magic, since he's magically powered), and has absolutely zero problem with using lethal force. I imagine he and Doom would get along swimmingly.

#3/Heavy Support:

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Magneto

The Master of Magnetism is a no-brainer for taking on a gigantic metallic creation like Unicron. And while Unicron may be too big for Erik to simply crumple up the whole thing, if they come at it with a plan (assuming they watch the heroes try first and fail), he can cripple enough critical areas to take it down.

#4/Energy Projector:

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Sinestro

Like Black Adam, Sinestro has the god-like abilities of one of the Justice League's top-tier heroes, but turned on its head, and with zero problems about using it to slaughter his enemies. Creative use of the fear ring could seriously turn the tide of the battle, and Sinestro's can be pretty inventive with that thing.

#5/Tech Monkey/Strategist:

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Doctor Octopus

Now I know he's not as almighty powerful as a lot of the other guys, but Doc Ock has always been a surprisingly tough combatant (motherfucker knocked out the Hulk once, and beat Iron Man so badly it made Tony hit the bottle again) and a super-genius who's managed to outwit Hank Pym, Tony Stark, and even Reed Richards. Hell, in the current "Ends of the Earth" arc, he and the Sinister Six have taken out the Avengers and are pretty well poised to take over the world. He'd definitely be the guy to go to for a master plan and to come up with some crazy-ass weapons to take on the cosmic threat. And he could probably rip the Foot apart like tissue paper.






And for the No-Earth-Based-Heroes Team, assuming I can't re-use Nova:

#1/Team Leader:

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Orion

Yes, he looks silly. But seriously, if there's one guy in the universe who has a better track record against Darkseid than Superman, it's Orion. This guy has dedicated pretty much his entire life to overthrowing his father, and will do absogoddamnlutely anything in order to defeat him. And it doesn't hurt that he's incredibly powerful and loaded up with sweet New Genesis technology.

#2:

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Silver Surfer

Even with the Infinity Gems, the Power Cosmic ain't nothing to fuck with. Norrin Radd's basically an extreme-sports enthusiast version of Doctor Manhattan, so he could dish out some serious punishment to the bad guys.

#3:

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Gladiator

When it comes to physical powers, it's hard to go wrong with the I-want-to-be-Superman-too power set.

#4:


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Mogo

I'll see your Unicron and raise you the Green Lantern Corps' equivalent to the Death Star, a sentient ring-wielding planet.

#5:

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Adam Strange

Again, like Ock, Strange wouldn't necessarily be much good in a front-line fight, but he knows the far reaches of space like the back of his hand, and is pretty brilliant when it comes to strategy and resourcefulness like an outer-space Batman. Plus, if the battle goes sour, he could Zeta Beam the team out to the far side of the universe and regroup for a later counterattack.

[Kalyx triaD]

Bring on the villains!

Superboy/-Man Prime

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I'd put in the leader position only because the real leader would make him think he is. He's fairly easy to manipulate, although majorly unstable. He would go all out as a distraction while doing some legit damage to... everything. I'm betting Unicron or Darkseid would humble him when it gets to that point, but we have a team here.

Sinestro

http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/green-lantern-sinestro.jpg

Here's the team leader. He's led Green Lanterns, and his own corps. He's on Hal Jordan levels of power, and he's already proved to be pretty good at raising hell on complicated intelligent levels.

Bane

http://images.wikia.com/batman/images/2/2f/Bane.jpg

The Foot are handled.

Brainiac

http://images.wikia.com/superman/images/2/28/Brainiac.jpg

He would love to sample whatever secrets Unicron holds within him. And technologically speaking, he's the best counter. He could summon his skull ship for space battle, but the real battle wages with the 1s and 0s. Assimilation of data begins.

Black Adam

http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/Shazam-Black-Adam.jpg

In need of another heavy hitter, Black Adam will rise to the challenge. There will need to be some double teaming with the final battle begins.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Infection upon death, bodily fluid exchange, bite or scratch. Even Superman can contract via fluids.

Who are your go to guys?

I want to do this in the vein that the Marvel Zombie Apocalypse wasn't canon in the least. So, Wolverine wouldn't be able to turn into a zombie even through dying.

My team:

1. Wolverine
Assuming that his immunity could be used to possibly cure the world, I think it'd be a good idea to have the guy around. Would also be great for rescue missions.
2. Iron Man
Tony's suit is pretty much impregnable and his vast resources and brilliant mind would both come in handy in the clean-up/cure effort.
3. War Machine
It's all about the suit. Would be great to have him as back-up for Wolverine during the previously mentioned rescue missions.
4. Bruce Wayne
Resources and brilliant mind to figure out the source of the plague.
5. Lex Luthor
Resources and brilliant mind to figure out the source of the plague.

[Nowhere Man]

No touching? Okay then, let's go with.......

Iron Man
Like DttS said, it's gonna be damn hard getting into that suit. Tony can do a lot of the traditional superhero damage-control without having to worry too much about getting touched.

Martian Manhunter
Can be intangible pretty much as long as he damn well pleases, and has plenty of front-line superpowers to remain effective. I was going to go with Shadowcat for intagibility, but J'onn's arsenal of psychic and physical powers gives him a huge edge over Kitty.

The Atom
Lock him in an underground bunker somewhere and let the good Dr. Palmer get a good look at the plague on a molecular level, and he'll get right to work on a cure. Plus, it's going to be next to impossible to scratch or bite the guy when he's so small you can't even see him.

Red Tornado
Wind powers make him great for non-lethal crowd control (assuming the zombies can be turned back to normal and they don't want a massacre on their hands). Also, he's a robot, so the plague wouldn't affect him.

Vision
Can be intangible, has a boat-load of useful powers, and is a robot. Even if the rest of the team fails, Vision was practically built for this exact scenario and could see it to the end.

[Krimzon7]

Just re read this thread. What a great idea this was

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah it was interesting seeing the ideas.

[Nowhere Man]

I did quite enjoy putting teams together for this. How's about another go-round?


NEW CHALLENGE:

While everyone has been busy dealing with all this stuff with Darkseid and Unicron and the Foot Clan, Kang the Conqueror has made an alliance with Brainiac-13, and the two time-traveling supervillains have wiped out all of the heroes and villains from the present-day timeline! Assemble a team of heroes or villains from different time periods (past or future) to restore history! Time-travelers are allowed, but only if they're not from present-day.

[Kalyx triaD]

Oh this is going to be interesting...

[dronepool]

Cable
Booster Gold
Spider-Man 2099
Batman Beyond
Doom 2099

[Kalyx triaD]

Booster Gold?

[dronepool]

I know he hangs out in the "now" but I figured he'd count since he came from the future.

[Kalyx triaD]

Jonah Hex
Jason Blood/The Demon
Kal-El (Kingdom Come)
Captain America (before 'Capsicle' days)
James Howlett

This team doesn't seem for the job, though, even with an older stronger Superman. :(

[Lock Jaw]

#1:

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Cable

Cable has a lot of experience with time travel, and with living and surviving in worlds/times where the bad guys have "won". He's got that hardline military-like attitude that would be essential to get this team together and save the day.... no matter how long it takes.

#2:

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Brainiac-5

Who else to recruit but someone who could at least match Brainiac-13 in intelligence? He would be an invaluable asset in outfitting the team with technology, and attempting to counteract any B13 tech that would be an issue in their attempts to save the timeline. He can be a bit of a dick, but when the chips are down, you want someone capable of REALLY thinking and planning things through.

#3:

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Green Lantern (Alan Scott)

Now that Cable has got himself a big thinker, he does what he does best, he gets a BIG GUN. Just let him be what he is, a sheer force of willpower that won't quit and who can do massive damage.

#4:

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Captain America

Cable might be the one to gather them all together, but Cap will be the glue that will hold them together. He will be the rallying point, the symbol of hope, for the team and any allied forces they can muster. Also, I think him and Green Lantern would get along famously and make a great team.

#5:

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Booster Gold

"The Greatest Hero The World Has Never Known". AKA The Wildcard. Booster could be the essential key to this entire thing. To the world at large, and to the history books, he is an egomaniac who is more into the hero game for fame and fortune. In reality, he has actually saved the "Time Stream" numerous times and has a lot of experience as a time traveling hero.

He would be underestimated by all, to the detriment of the villains. Booster would probably have to seek out a place with the team, as they probably would not come looking to recruit him. If he can then keep his head on straight and not let his brash personality get the better of him, he could be the man that eventually saves the day.

[Nowhere Man]

I'm gonna assume that I also can't use future versions of existing heroes, so something like Superman from DC One Million is not on the table.

So, with that in mind......

#1:



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Brainiac 5

Like Lock Jaw said, who better to counteract the unfathomable intelligence of Brainiac than another Brainiac? Massive intellect, capable of incredible technology, and an excellent strategist, B-5 would be a perfect commander for the team.

#2:



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Black Knight (Sir Percy of Scandia)

A hell of a close-quarters combatant, BK's got near-impervious armor and a sword that can cut through damn near anything. He's resistant to magic, too, though that probably wouldn't come into play since B-13 and Kang aren't big magic users. I was gonna use Shining Knight in this spot, but I'm pretty sure BK's a little bit more powerful, and plus I wanted to mix it up and use a Marvel character.

#3:



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Terry McGinnis/Batman Beyond

It's fucking Batman. I mean, yeah, he's not Bruce Wayne, but still, it's fucking Batman. More to the point, it's Batman with even cooler high-tech weapons to get close to Kang or B-13 unnoticed. And even if his own toys can't cut it against the time-traveling supervillains, Brainiac-5 could upgrade his arsenal to get the job done.

Plus, come on, it's fucking Batman.

#4:

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Miss America

A kinda obscure one from the Golden Age, she's able to transmute matter on a molecular level. So get her close enough, and she can turn all of B-13's circuitry into mud, or turn Kang's weapons into dust, or water, or Pop-Tarts, or whatever the hell she wants. While it's not as impressive as a 50-megaton punch to the face or blowing them away with a gigantic energy blast, the ability to turn pretty much anything into pretty much anything else is a ridiculously useful power.

#5:



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Mon-El

So far the team's in need of a good heavy hitting front-line fighter, and Mon-El fits the bill nicely. Strength, speed, and invulnerability to rival Superman's is never a bad decision, not to mention he's not affected by Kryptonite or red solar radiation (though he's susceptible to lead poisoning for whatever reason). He's also a former Green Lantern, and I imagine he may be able to convince the Guardians to give him his ring back in a time of huge crisis. This one may be a bit of a stretch considering he's from the present day, but most of Mon-El's adventures come from working with the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century, so I'm gonna count it.